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Local Government Funding: New Access to Assistance Funds

This act expands the types of local governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund. This means more local authorities, especially those negatively impacted by federal programs, can apply for financial support. Consequently, residents in these areas may see improvements in public services.
Key points
More local governments, including consolidated entities, will gain access to federal assistance funds.
Funds will be directed to governments that experienced negative revenue impacts due to federal programs or changes.
Residents in affected areas may benefit from better funding for local services and projects.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5198
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2022-12-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Local Assistance Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5198.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More local governments, including consolidated entities, will gain access to federal assistance funds.
  • Funds will be directed to governments that experienced negative revenue impacts due to federal programs or changes.
  • Residents in affected areas may benefit from better funding for local services and projects.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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